RENO, Nev. -- Despite holding the lead for sixty-two percent of the game, Fresno State found themselves fighting for a win down to the wire, falling in the final seconds in Reno, 63-62.
Mia Jacobs would lead the Bulldogs recording double digits (12) through the first seventeen minutes of regulation play off her fourth three-pointer of the game. Jacobs tallied six three-pointers by end with her final three coming in the final three seconds, keeping the Bulldogs within one.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Fresno State gets on the ball first, Jacobs puts up back-to-back threes getting the Bulldogs on an 8-2 run to start the game. Bulldogs started strong keeping the Wolf pack at bay with a hold on the lead. Two minutes of scoreless play by Nevada kept the 'Dogs up to finish the first quarter. Bulldogs close the first on a 7-0 run with a three-pointer by Taija Sta. Maria gave the 'Dogs a ten-point lead, 22-12.
Fresno State wrapped up the first ten shooting 57% from the field and the three, Jacobs shot 3-of-4 (75%) from the arc.
Bulldogs would push a ten-point lead to start the second to their largest lead of the game 15+. 'Dogs started on a high note racking up three 3-pointers in the first five minutes, the final three by Fox gave Fresno State their largest lead of the night at 15 points, 34-19. The last few minutes would be all Nevada, as they closed in on the lead bringing it within five. A last minute shot from downtown by Maria Konstaninidou gives the 'Dogs an eight point lead into the half.
Fresno State started the third on a slow note, missing the net for the first four minutes of play. Nevada responded with a strong second half outscoring Fresno State 33-24. The Wolf pack would see their first chance at the lead to start the third on an 7-0 run. Even with the lead in the last half, Nevada didn't see a lead larger than six in the final minute and a half. A minute to go, the 'Dogs take a trip to the line as Sta. Maria goes 2-of-2 followed by a deep shot from the three by Fox. Nevada makes good on the final shot taking the lead to three, 50-47. All the action came in the final four minutes of the game. As Jacobs' scored Fresno State's first basket from the field on a layup to take a short one-point lead. With 15 seconds to go Jacobs puts a second chance three into the net, 'Dogs within two. A shooting foul brings Nevada back to the line (2-2) with 12 seconds left giving the 'Dogs tight chance to make a play. Quick on her feet, Jacobs launches her sixth 3-pointer of the night for a one point game. Unable to take the ball back 'Dogs fall to the Wolf pack in the final seconds.
NOTES
Fresno State is 3-3 in conference play and moves down to 1-6 on the road this season
Fresno State has not had more than two-losses in a row this season
Mia Jacobs is the lone Bulldogs to record double-digits with 25 points
Fresno State's largest lead of the night came in the second quarter up 15, 34-19
Bulldogs shot 33% from the field (19-of-57), 39% from the three (11-of-28) and 81% from the line (13-of-16)
Fresno State saw their biggest shooting drop from the field starting at 57% and finishing at 33%
Bulldogs are 0-4 when scoring 10 points or less in the third quarter
Fresno State has been held to less than 10 points in the third quarter for the fourth time this season
Team highs: Points (Mia Jacobs, 25) Rebounds (Jacobs, 6) assists (Taija Sta. Maria, 7)
Fresno State saw their fourth game recording more than 10 three-pointers, 11 at Nevada
For the second time this season Fresno State has lost when leading at the half, 7-2
UP NEXT:
'Dogs stay on the road and head to New Mexico to face the Lobos (13-6, 4-2 MW) on Wednesday night. Tip-off is slated for 7 p.m. streaming live on the Mountain West Network.